First published in 1830, this volume is a detailed account of the early history of the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts. The author, Francis Baylies, was a respected lawyer and politician who drew on a wide range of sources to create a meticulous and engaging history. This book covers the period from the colony's founding in 1620 to the beginning of the English Civil War in 1642, and provides valuable insights into the lives of the early settlers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.